Mama is motherly when she comforts Ruth, "Now you just relax. That's right ... just lean back, don't think 'bout nothing at all .."
What do we learn from what this character says?
We learn that Mama calms her family members therefore they don't act out of anger or frustration. This comfort helps the family to think clearly.
Walter
What does the character say?
Walter is very excited when he sees the mail has come when he says impatiently, "Did it come? Ten thousand dollars .."
What do we learn from what this character says?
We learn that Walter is a man that is poor and wants money very badly because he is trying to raise his family and make a future for his son, but feels that no one listens to him when he and his family argue and finds out Ruth wants an abortion.
Ruth
What does the character say?
Ruth is exhausted since she is pregnant, but becomes angry at Walter for not letting her explain to him why she is exhausted when she tells Walter, "Yes I would too, Walter. I gave her a five dollar down payment."
What do we learn from what this character says?
We learn that Ruth wants an abortion and doesn't feel the love she used to have for Walter anymore because of the conditions she and her family are in.
Beneatha
What does the character say?
Beneatha is dreamy and filled with passion when Asagai gives her a traditional Nigerian robe. For example, she says, "To become a queen of the Nile!"
What do we learn from what this character says?
We learn that Ruth has many hopes of becoming a doctor and going back to Africa with Asagai when she speaks of her dreams and liking of Asagai.
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